Sonam Kapoor Ahuja bid adieu to the iconic French designer who dressed her for first-ever Cannes Film Festival red carpet back in 2011

Out of all the designer-muse collaborations Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has been involved in, one of the most memorable is the one that kicked off her incredible fashion journey. Nine years ago, the Bollywood actor made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival dressed in a sculpted Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown. So it’s only fitting that Kapoor Ahuja made sure to witness the French designer’s final couture show in Paris this week. Gaultier, known for his theatrical runways and avant-garde designs, retires after a career of five decades this year. For his star-studded swan song, Kapoor Ahuja joined the likes of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Christian Louboutin and other designers from the fashion fraternity in a special outfit from Gaultier’s fall haute couture 2017 collection. The India-inspired (a recurring theme in his work) sari tuxedo made the perfect choice for Kapoor Ahuja to pay tribute to the couturier’s work. The actor’s look featured a cut up version of the menswear jacket, which was draped across her body to create the illusion of a sari drape, and was paired with wide-legged trousers. Scroll ahead to take a closer look at all the small details that completed Kapoor’s special look.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja styled her Gaultier sari tuxedo with Amrapali jewels, just like she did at Cannes in 2011

Along with the all-black tailored separates, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja draped a luxurious ankle-length camel coat over her shoulders to step out in the Parisian winter. She also added a personal touch to the archival look with traditional elements—a statement rustic silver and pearl necklace by Amrapali, recreating a memorable moment (The actor walked the Cannes red carpet in 2011 in the same combination, pairing her ivory gown with a chunky ring by the Indian jeweller.) This time around, Kapoor Ahuja completed her look with a delicate black bindi, middle-parted ethnic-style bun, and intense smoky eyes.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in Jean Paul Gaultier at Cannes, 2011

If you’re inspired by this Indo-modern couture look for a cocktail evening, we’ve got your covered. Try the options we’ve picked out below to recreate her look.